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Did James Wilson prefer direct presidential election or an electoral college system?

  • Direct Election

  • Electoral College System

  • Both

  • None

Answer

James Wilson preferred direct presidential election because he believed it was more democratic. He thought the people should choose the president, not a small group of electors. Wilson also believed that direct election would make the presidency more accountable to the people.
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